Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will host a town hall session

Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will travel to Saskatoon to host a town hall session for veterans, RCMP members, military members and families. These meetings are opportunities for the ombudsman to meet with veterans, talk about what the office is doing on their behalf and answer questions about the office and issues of importance to the … Read more

Minister Yelich to announce support for local fruit growers

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) will make an announcement to improve the provincial processing capacity of locally grown fruit. The event will be held at the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre – Federal Facility, 117 – 105 North Road. Call 306-975-5942. 

Minister Clement to talk about the importance of cutting Red Tape

Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) will address members of the North Saskatoon Business Association about the benefits of Canada's Economic Action Plan 2012 for Canadians, including how the government is reducing red tape for businesses, and how Open Government is helping to communicate with and serve Canadians. The event will be held … Read more

Minister Kenney to host employer Roundtable

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) will host an employer roundtable discussion regarding the government's vision for an economic program focused on jobs, growth, and prosperity. The event will be held at the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, 202 4th Avenue North. Call 613-954-1064. 

Minister Kenney announces changes to strengthen Provincial Immigration Programs

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) and Saskatchewan Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Rob Norris will announce changes aimed at strengthening provincial immigrations programs. The event will be held at the Morris Industries Showroom, Corporate Office and Training Centre, 2131 Airport Drive. Call 613-954-1064. 

Chief’s Forum on Treaty Implementation

The Chiefs’ Forum on Treaty Implementation will take place at the Dakota Dunes Casino, on the Whitecap Dakota Sioux First Nation. The Chief’s Forum on Treaty Implementation is a follow-up meeting to the Crown-First Nations Gathering held earlier this year with Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB). Call 306-956-1026.

Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae to visit Saskatoon

Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) will hold attend the Brier curling championship. The event will take place at the Saskatoon Credit Union Centre, 3515 Thatcher Avenue. Call 613-947-5100.

Plays Well with Others?

Join guest speaker Brigadier General André Corbould for a talk entitled “Canada and NATO in Afghanistan: What Canadians Should Know.” Presented by the Canadian International Council-Saskatoon. The event will take place in the Upper Lounge, Saskatoon Club, 417-21st Street East. Email saskatoon@opencanada.org.